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This week's theme reminds us of the wise saying: "Never use a big word when a diminutive word will suffice.".
Where's the fun in that?
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Steve: I don't quite agree with the saying
There are three kinds of words to express an idea; the commonplace, the expressive, and the snobbish. In this case the plebian "convince" might often be used in an application where the more expressive "persuasive" or "exhortive" would convey the idea more clearly; while "proceleusmatic" would be snooty
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Quote:
Never use a big word when a diminutive word will suffice.
Think about it... 
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Quote:
Quote:
Never use a big word when a diminutive word will suffice.
Think about it...
Suffice it to say, do!
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Al, mav: "convince" is diminutive because it's used by the smaller folk
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